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Where does "Español" and the Spanish language come from?

Spain

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How do you say "bull" in Spanish?

El toro

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TRUE OR FALSE: Day of the Dead is only celebrated in México.

False, el día de los muertos is celebrated in unique ways throughout Central and South America.

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How do you say Merry or Happy Christmas in Spanish?

¡Feliz Navidad!

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How do you call female skeleton decorations (often with huge hats) used to celebrate the day of the dead?

Las Catrinas

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How do you say "Happy Birthday" in Spanish?

¡Feliz Cumpleaños!

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Where does this event take place every year?

Pamplona, Spain

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What is the name (in Spanish) of the traditional dessert bread made to be placed on altars and decorated with bone shapes?

El pan de muerto

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TRUE OR FALSE: Santa Claus is a huge part of most Hispanic traditions.

FALSE - Santa is only popular in some places because of American influence.

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Where/In what are hispanic kiddos left presents on the 6th of January?

In a box of hay under the bed, in their shoes, etc.

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When is México's Independence Day celebrated?

The 15th & 16th of September

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True or False: The bulls are herded into an arena for the fight...

FALSO - They are run through town.

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Name 5 things normally placed on an "Altar de muerto" (Altar of the dead) to honor a passed loved-one:
pan de muerto, favorite foods of the deceased, candles, a glass of water, photos, orange marigold flowers, skeletal decorations, papel picado, favorite things of the person, incense, etc.
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What holiday is celebrated the 6th of January.

3 Kings Day

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What would you find in a "Rosca de reyes?"

A little baby figure (winner organizes the party the 2nd of February) or a bean (person pays for the dessert)

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What colors make up the Mexican Flag?

Green, Red, & White

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How many bulls are involved in this event?

6 bulls

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When is the Day of the Dead celebrated in México?

The 1st & 2nd of November

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What popular birthday and holiday party activity that we often use here in the U.S. comes from a Christmas tradition in México?

Breaking open a Piñata

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What is mole?

A type of rich Mexican (Oaxacan) sauce made with Chocolate and spices, used for meats and savory foods. 

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How many Spanish speaking or "Hispanic" countries are there?

21, not including the U.S.
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What colors are worn by the participants and decorate the streets during the event?

Red and White, for the city's colors

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Where do Mexicans traditionally celebrate the day of the dead in the evenings and nights?

In cemeteries and graveyards.

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What do you call the Mexican Christmas tradition of reenacting the story of the Birth of Jesus Christ, parading around town, then having a party at the final house?

Las posadas

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What is the name of the priest who rang a church bell, gave the "grito de dolores" and began the fight for Mexican Independence against Spain?

Padre (Father) Miguel Hidalgo